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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.80, 3,491.27 and 1,010.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.80, 3,491.27 and 1,010.96 is: 1,516.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.80 : 3,491.27 = 1,010.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.80/3,491.27 = 1,010.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.80x = 3,491.27 × 1,010.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.80x = 3,529,511.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,511.81/2,326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.90

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